We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Lighting and Socket Systems for BHS/industrial infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for complete lifecycle engineering activities including basic design, detailed design, BIM coordination, electrical calculations, lighting simulations, panel schedules, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
The role requires expertise in lighting design standards, emergency and EXIT lighting systems, socket power distribution, cable routing, load calculations, and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesBasic Design Engineering- Develop conceptual and basic design schemes for:
- Normal Lighting Systems
- Emergency Lighting Systems
- EXIT Lighting Systems
- Power Socket Systems
- Prepare preliminary electrical load requirements in compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including BIM, mechanical, architectural, and power distribution teams.
- Prepare initial Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for lighting and socket systems.
- Define interface requirements to BIM including:
- Electrical panel locations
- Routing coordination
- Equipment interfaces
- Perform detailed electrical load calculations for lighting and socket systems.
- Finalize lighting and socket distribution panel requirements with OEM/vendors.
- Prepare:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- Panel load schedules
- Distribution schemes
- Develop lighting layouts with lux calculations using:
- Relux
- Dialux
- Design DALI-based lighting control systems.
- Prepare emergency and EXIT lighting layouts in compliance with NFPA standards.
- Develop socket layouts and associated power distribution drawings.
- Coordinate cable routing and panel locations with BIM teams.
- Prepare shop drawings and installation details.
- Develop:
- Final Electrical Lighting Panel (ELP) drawings
- Electrical Power Panel (EPP) drawings
- Cable schedules
- Load schedules
- Routing confirmations
- Prepare complete as-built documentation including:
- Final SLDs
- Lighting and socket layouts
- Panel schematics
- Cable routing diagrams
- Deliver documentation in:
- A1/A3 formats
- PDF and CAD formats
- System power requirement calculations
- Lighting and socket load calculations
- Lux calculation reports
- DALI control philosophy
- Panel power requirement documentation
- Lighting layouts
- Emergency lighting layouts
- EXIT light layouts
- Socket layouts
- Cable tray routing drawings
- Feeder routing drawings
- Interface drawings to building power systems
- Panel GA drawings and internal layouts
- Lighting load SLDs
- Socket load SLDs
- Panel schedules and load balancing documentation
- Final electrical layouts
- Updated panel schedules
- Cable routing diagrams
- Final SLD packages
- Electrical lighting and socket system design
- Lux calculations and lighting simulations
- Emergency and EXIT lighting design
- DALI lighting controls
- Cable routing and containment design
- Electrical load calculations
- Panel schedule preparation
- BIM coordination
- Caneco
- Relux Desktop
- Dialux
- AutoCAD
- BIM/Revit tools
- NFPA requirements for emergency and EXIT lighting
- IEC/Local electrical standards
- Industrial electrical design practices
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 6+ experience in industrial, airport, BHS, infrastructure, or large commercial projects preferred.
- Hands-on experience in lighting calculations and electrical distribution design.
- Experience in BIM-coordinated projects is highly desirable.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Hands-on experience in lighting calculations and electrical distribution design
- Proficiency with Caneco, Relux Desktop, Dialux, AutoCAD, and BIM/Revit tools
- Experience designing DALI-based lighting control systems
- Familiarity with NFPA and IEC/local electrical standards for emergency and EXIT lighting
- Experience preparing single line diagrams, panel schedules, load calculations, and shop drawings
- 6+ years experience in industrial, airport, BHS, infrastructure, or large commercial projects
- Experience in BIM-coordinated projects and multidisciplinary coordination
- Ability to produce as-built documentation and deliverables in A1/A3, PDF and CAD formats
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
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What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
